All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Dryer 11068082701

Door would not clisr

Had to force the old door catch out using the putty knife didn't work. Worked on it until I finally forced it out.

Parts Used:

Door Catch

LANA from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Plastic retainer on catch was broken

Used screwdriver to remove old catch as shown via video from manufacture and snapped in new catch. Very easy to do and saved big bucks by doing myself.

Parts Used:

Door Catch

Larry from FRUITA, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dryer would not start

Unplugged dryer, removed bottom front panel, removed fan cover. I used a 1/4 ratchet to remove 2 screws and the old fuse. Installed new fuse, fan cover, and front panel. Dryer works great!

Parts Used:

Thermostat, Internal-Bias

Disposable Thermal Fuse - Two Terminal

Carl from STAUNTON, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set

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Door catch on dryer stopped catching (meaning the door would not stay closed)

I placed the putty knife on the top part of the door catch and when that came loose I placed the putty knife on the bottom of the door catch and pushed on the putty knife and the door catch came out of its place. I then just popped the new door catch in place. Total repair time 45 seconds. The door now closes.

Parts Used:

Door Catch

John from AUBURNDALE, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Door catch was broken

Took a screwdriver and bent wings out a little and then was able to get hold of it with a pair of pliers. Then just put the new unit in the opening and tapped it in. If I had a good pair of needle pliers, it would not have been necessary for the screwdriver.

Parts Used:

Door Catch

Earl from FRISCO, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Dryer simply stopped running

I looked up the problem on Utube and saw a demo on what three items to check with a volt meter for continuity or resistence on either the start button, the door switch, or the thermal fuse. The first two checked out OK but the fuse was dead, no resistance or ohmns on the voltmeter. I had trouble locating it on my dryer as the Utube site said to pull the rear cabinet off when actually it was under the front panel below the dryer door sitting in an awkward position right on top of the dryer motor. I used 2 flat head screwdrivers to pry open the latches over the panel door that are located about 4 inches in from either end and then used a small right angle screwdriver with a flash light propped against the heating elements (after I removed the cover plate) to see with and to give me more room to loosen just two tiny screws that attached the fuse to the motor. Voila! It works better than before.

Parts Used:

Disposable Thermal Fuse - Two Terminal

Linda from AMISSVILLE, VA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Plastic part in door catch was broken so door would not lock to allow the dryer to operate

I tried to remove the part with pliers but could not remove it so I removed the screws that hold the front part of the door. I took the front part off, removed the broken plastic and then lifted on side of the catch so that the bottom of the front part came thru the door and then was able to remove the door latch. The installation of the new part took about 15 seconds to put in by pushing it into the opening where the broken part was removed. I put the front part of the door back and put the screws back and the dryer works fine.

Parts Used:

Door Catch